''Columbia Sun'' Beach Restaurant

About the project

This new style of all day beach restaurant is located at Lady`smile beach in Akrotiri, Limassol
The concept is based on the re-invention of a small Greek harbour village ''Limanaki'' and consist of a cluster of buildings with different outlets and purposes that share a common courtyard and outdoor shaded dining space. Guests can flow seamlessly through the various spaces and experience a different architecture and interior style from boat house driftwood interiors to market style open plan kitchens and a Morrocan design inspired tent lounge.
The main architectural challenge was building a structure literarily on water level, with a constant exposure to the everchanging sea conditions. The entire building is made from a combination of steel structure and locally sourced stone, finely detailed with crafted carpentry and driftwood boat house details to create the interior dining and bar areas.
External spaces and courtyards take full advantage of the panoramic sea view whilst providing shelter and shade with low level boundaries to let light and air flow naturally through the open space.
The results, newly built and refurbished, are infused with the honestly natural traditional materials and construction techniques found in local Mediterranean architecture, rooting it in its site and context.

Vakis Associates

Vakis Associates is an award winning studio of highly creative and imaginative architects and interior designers based in Cyprus engaged in projects both locally and internationally. Our dynamic approach to architecture is rooted in a commitment to designing quality buildings that are socially, economically, and environmentally responsible.
Our work ranges in scale from interiors and small buildings to large scale architectural projects as well as urban master planning. Regardless of the size, context or scope, we approach each project as a unique challenge and an exciting opportunity to develop a dynamic and efficient design response.
​No two projects are the same, because no two clients are the same. Working closely with clients, the design team conducts rigorous early research and interrogation to develop a strong understanding of the client's brief, ambitions and context to expose the issues and unique opportunities of each project from the outset.